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Cognitive mediation of women's sexual decision making: The influence of alcohol, contextual factors, and background variables

Authors :
Norris, Jeanette
Masters, N. Tatiana
Zawacki, Tina
Source :
Annual Review of Sex Research. Annual, 2004, Vol. 15, 258-296
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

A theoretical model focusing on the situational influences and cognitive processes occurring at the time of a woman's sexual interaction with a man is presented. The effects of alcohol consumption, relationship status, and sexual arousal on the cognitive appraisal process, as well as on the sexual decision making is described.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10532528
Volume :
15
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Annual Review of Sex Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.141599924